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ISL 2022-23: Odisha FC register 3-1 win over Hyderabad FC, move back to sixth
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The win saw the Juggernauts replace Bengaluru FC in sixth place, which adds extra pressure on the Blues who play Kerala Blasters on Saturday. A loss for Hyderabad FC also means that if Mumbai City FC win against FC Goa on Saturday, the Islanders will be crowned ISL League Shield winners.
Real Madrid clear favorites for World Club Cup, but Ancelotti asks for respect for Al Hilal
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Real Madrid reached the final after beating Egyptian team Al Ahly 4-1 in Thursday's second semifinal, while Al Hilal produced a surprise when they defeated Brazil's Flamengo 3-2, 24 hours earlier. Andriy Lunin will continue in goal for Real Madrid as Thibaut Courtois works to recover from a groin injury he suffered prior to his side's La Liga defeat in Mallorca last weekend, Xinhua reported.
Premier League: Two London derbies to kick off fascinating weekend
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The London Stadium is home to the first game of the weekend as West Ham aim to continue with an upturn in form against a Chelsea side that continues to look more like a collection of expensive parts than a team -- especially in attack. Fulham kept Chelsea quiet last weekend and West Ham will look to do the same, , although their biggest problem could.
Women's T20 World Cup: England cannot afford another slow start, says skipper Heather Knight
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The 2009 champions England lost the opening match of the previous edition of this tournament in 2020 before recovering to reach the semi-finals. They also suffered three defeats at the start of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 before bouncing back to reach the final.
FIFA January snapshot confirms revitalization of global transfer market
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This is the third consecutive year that FIFA has published such a snapshot shortly after the conclusion of the international January transfer window, and the next snapshot will be in early September after the conclusion of the mid-year registration period, Xinhua reported on Friday.
1st Test: Bowling in Sri Lanka on 'A' tour gave me confidence, says Australia's Murphy after fifer vs India
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Bowling a consistent line and length and at a right pace, Murphy claimed 5/82 in India's first innings, becoming the 17th Australian bowler and sixth spinner to claim a fifer on debut. Murphy's brilliant bowling helped Australia restrict India to 321/7 in their first innings at stumps on Day 2.
ISL: Mumbai City look to close in on League Shield as FC Goa eye comfort in playoff fight
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With a win, the Islanders could also seal the title if Hyderabad FC lose against Odisha FC on Friday. FC Goa, on the other hand, will be looking to capitalise on ATK Mohun Bagan's drop in form by taking their place in the top four. But for that, the Gaurs will have to do something that no team has done this season -- beat the Islanders.
Ranji Trophy semis: Sheldon Jackson, Arpit lead Saurashtra's fightback vs Karnataka; Bengal continue to dominate MP
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At the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru, Saurashtra were 364 for 4 at stumps, trailing by just 43 runs against Karnataka with Arpit Vasavada (112 not out) and Chirag Jani (19 not out) unbeaten at the crease. Sheldon Jackson was the star performer for Saurashtra on Day 3 with a 245-ball 160. He also stitched a vital fourth-wicket stand of 232 with Arpit Vasavada.
Ambition is to be a part of World Cup team and win the tournament: Babar Azam
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Two-time ICC Men's ODI Player of the Year Babar Azam has achieved almost everything possible in 50-over cricket over the last 24 months, but there is one more accolade the inspirational skipper is missing and dearly wants to achieve - leading Pakistan to the ICC Cricket World Cup title
There is lot of anticipation for this Women's T20 World Cup in India: Mithali Raj
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The eighth edition of the Women's T20 World Cup will be held from February 10-26 in South Africa. India, the runners-up of 2020 Women's T20 World Cup, will open their Group B campaign in the tournament against arch-rivals Pakistan on February 12 at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town.
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